27 Jul 1971
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1971
Page
1
Apollo 15 missions faced a possible loss of lunar landing if an instrument panel flicker signaled a propulsion system fault. Mission Control planned a midcourse correction while monitoring the two engine controls, with a low risk of a serious defect and a backup system risk that could force a lunar orbit only mission.
Washington AP reports joint negotiations between unions and four railroads halted over work rule requiring 100 mile crew changes. W J Usery Jr says voluntary solution can't be reached. lawmakers face potential legislation as rail strike disrupts 20 percent of cargo across 17 states and may broaden to additional lines.
A two year contract was reached for 17 000 Western Union Telegraph Co employees ending a 57 day strike. The deal includes a 19 percent wage boost plus four percent in benefits. Pickets were called off and workers begin returning to duties at midnight. fringe benefits for hospitalization expenses life insurance and vehicle allowances are included.
Senators opposed to government aid for Lockheed scored two victories that imperil Nixon's request for 250 million in federal loan backing. Proxmire led the defeat of a debate-limiting move and blocked a direct vote on a key amendment, signaling strong opposition from critics and Lockheed backers facing a tough path ahead.
In Look magazine Kennedy says fear of an assassination attempt was the most crushing factor in not seeking the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972. He adds time and climate matter, and notes family pressures to carry on the Kennedy tradition. Ford reports 1971 Q2 net income $197.8 million vs $166.4 million in 1970. Half-year profits reach $367 million, up from $290.8 million.
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Ohio Republicans hammered Gov. Gilligan and his graduated income tax proposal now in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Sen. Lukens said the plan harms the little guy while Gov. Gilligan defended budget and tax decisions as legislative matters. A vote is expected mid August as GOP leaders urge defeat and scrutiny of state spending.
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee opens a three day inquiry into executive privilege led by Sen. Sam J. Ervin Jr. The hearing centers on a Fulbright bill requiring a signed presidential statement to claim privilege with testimony. Testimony includes Messrs. Fulbright Symington and ex secretaries Es on and Rusk.
Ervin warned the Constitution allows secrecy via executive privilege and courts have offered no clear ruling on classification power. Symington, head of a Foreign Relations subcommittee, said the threat of privilege shadowed the panel’s push for crucial foreign policy information.
Sen. Russell B. Long opened hearings on President Nixon's welfare reform, signaling the Senate Finance Committee will discard key guaranteed-wage provisions in favor of workfare. Admin aides Richardson and Hodgson testified as the House already passed a welfare overhaul tied to a Social Security increase for 27.4 million Americans. Long warned the House terms will not survive in the Senate bill.
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